Champagnie was ejected from Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Cavaliers after totaling 13 points (5-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 32 minutes.
Champagnie was a very useful role player for the Wizards in 2025-26. He ended up with a total of 69 appearances, posting averages of 8.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 20.0 minutes per contest. He's under contract with the Wizards for an additional two seasons.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Starting Sunday
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Champagnie is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Cavs.
Bub Carrington, Will Riley, Jamir Watkins and Anthony Gill will round out the first group for Sunday's game. As a starter this season, Champagnie owns averages of 10.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 triples per game on 51/40/91 shooting splits.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Not listed on injury report
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Champagnie (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Champagnie is set to return from a one-game absence Sunday, and he should see an uptick in minutes with Bilal Coulibaly (heel) unavailable. Per 36 minutes this season, Champagnie has averaged 15.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 triples, 1.5 steals and 1.2 swats per game.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Downgraded to out
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Champagnie (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Heat.
Champagnie was initially listed as questionable but won't end up seeing the floor. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Leaky Black, Anthony Gill, Jamir Watkins and others.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Listed as questionable
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Champagnie (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Miami.
Champagnie is a rest candidate after playing through his questionable tag Thursday against Chicago. He played 18 minutes Thursday with 11 points, eight rebounds and two assists in the loss.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Available to play
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Champagnie (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Champagnie will clear his questionable tag ahead of this contest. The Wizards will be shorthanded Thursday with Bilal Coulibaly (heel) being one of several players out, meaning Champagnie could see a sizable workload.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Questionable versus Chicago
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Champagnie (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Champagnie logged 29 minutes when these clubs met Tuesday, finishing with five points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks. However, he's in danger of missing the rematch because of a right knee contusion. If Champagnie doesn't suit up, it could mean more work for Jamir Watkins, Anthony Gill (neck/back) and Will Riley.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Champagnie (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Champagnie will return to action after sitting out Sunday's loss in Brooklyn, which was the second night of a back-to-back set. Over his past five appearances (one start), the veteran swingman has averaged 12.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 stocks in 23.6 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Questionable for Tuesday
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Champagnie (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Champagnie may miss a second consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion. If he's unable to suit up, Jamir Watkins and Leaky Black could see increased burn.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Downgraded to out
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Champagnie (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Champagnie will rest during the second half of Washington's weekend back-to-back set after posting 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 152-136 loss to the Heat. With the Wizards' lengthy injury report, Jamir Watkins, Leaky Black and Julian Reese are candidates for increased roles.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Iffy for Sunday
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Champagnie (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Champagnie posted 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 152-136 loss to the Heat, but he's in danger of sitting out the second half of Washington's back-to-back set. If he's sidelined, Jamir Watkins, Leaky Black and Julian Reese would be candidates for increased roles.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Double-double off bench Saturday
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Champagnie totaled 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 152-136 loss to the Heat.
It was the fourth double-double of the season for the fifth-year forward, and his first since Jan. 24. Champagnie has scored in double digits in four straight games (one start) as he re-establishes himself as a regular part of the frontcourt rotation, averaging 14.3 points, 5.8 boards, 1.3 assists, 0.8 threes, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 23.3 minutes.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Upgraded to available
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Champagnie (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Heat.
The forward is dealing with a bruised right knee but is ready to play Saturday. Champagnie has averaged 11.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 23.1 minutes per tilt in his last seven games.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Iffy for Saturday
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Champagnie (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Champagnie wasn't included on the Wizards' initial injury report but is now in danger of missing Saturday's contest due to a right knee contusion. If he's ultimately ruled out, Leaky Black and Jamir Watkins would be candidates to see an uptick in playing time.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Not starting Wednesday
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Champagnie won't start Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
With Bilal Coulibaly (heel) back in the lineup following a one-game absence, Champagnie will slide to the second unit. He has averaged 9.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 21.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Posts 18 points in starting role
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Champagnie notched 18 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Monday's 120-101 loss to the Lakers.
With Bilal Coulibaly (heel) on the sidelines, Champagnie found his way back into the starting lineup. He managed one of his best totals of the season, mimicking many of his results when he's made appearances with the first unit. Champagnie's contract grants the team the option to extend him through next season, so they'll likely give him some opportunities as the season ends to determine whether or not they'll exercise or decline that clause.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Starting Monday
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Champagnie will start Monday's game against the Lakers.
Champagnie will step into the starting five due to the Wizards being shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set. As a starter this season (17 games), the 24-year-old forward has averaged 9.7 points and 6.1 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Sees 24 minutes in loss
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Champagnie closed Sunday's 123-88 loss to the Trail Blazers with 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 24 minutes.
The Wizards were blown out of this contest, so Champagnie and several others in the second unit were given extended looks. Across his last four outings, Champagnie has averaged 9.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 23.1 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Suspended for Sunday's game
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The NBA announced that Champagnie has been issued a one-game suspension for "fighting and escalating an on-court altercation" late in the second quarter of Saturday's 132-111 loss to the Thunder.
Champagnie and the Thunder's Ajay Mitchell were both ejected from the contest and handed one-game bans for their respective roles in the altercation, while Washington's Anthony Gill and Oklahoma City's Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace received fines. Champagnie will serve the suspension for Sunday's game against the Knicks, leaving the banged-up Wizards with just nine players available for that contest.
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